Winnfield getting state loan to upgrade water system

WINNFIELD - The state will loan the city of Winnfield $1.5 million for water system infrastructure improvements.

The loan will come from the state Department of Environmental Quality Clean Water State Revolving Fund, according to Gov. Bobby Jindal, who visited Winnfield on Wednesday to announce the loan.

"This loan will fund key water system improvements that will strengthen Winnfield's infrastructure and increase the quality of life for our people in this area," Jindal said.

Improvements to water systems not only help communities, but they make those communities "more attractive to companies that want to expand and invest in our state."

The loan to Winnfield will fund three key wastewater improvement projects, and construction on the projects will begin this year.

The projects are:-- The upgrade and repair of 13 pump stations throughout the city.

-- The re-direction and extension of three force water mains to improve pumping capacity and eliminate overflows on Dunn, North and Turpentine streets.

-- The rehabilitation of sewer gravity pipes.

Winnfield Mayor B.R. Audirsch said, "This money will enable the city to update and prolong the life of all our lift stations and reduce the amount of rainwater going into our collection system. The money will also help in lining our concrete collection pipes, thus saving money for the city in the long run."

"These improvements will strengthen our infrastructure for years to come and keep Winnfield moving forward," said Rep. Jim Fannin, R-Jonesboro.

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Winnfield getting state loan to upgrade water system

WINNFIELD - The state will loan the city of Winnfield $1.5 million for water system infrastructure improvements.The loan will come from the state Department of Environmental Quality Clean Water State